Prep Cook Jobs

PREP COOK

The prep cook assists in preparation of food for service utilizing cooking techniques, knife skills, and proper knowledge of cooking equipment. They help maintain daily standards for receiving, organizing, and proper kitchen maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform opening duties: station setup, turn on all equipment, monitor temperature controls in all refrigeration units, ensure the environment is in clean and safe working order.

Review and confirm prep lists for immediate and long-term preparation needs. Assist with daily prep list as well as other tasks when needed.

Use standard recipes for preparation and portioning of all products. Maintain a clean and sanitary work station, as well as clean machinery when finished using.

Learn and adhere to cooking methods to maintain consistency with menu items.

Perform end of shift duties: clean work space, all projects completed, adherence to storage (consolidation, rotation, labeling and dating of products) best practices.

Communication with management regarding needs and concerns as they pertain to your personal success and that of the operation as a whole.

Additional Expectations:

• Sense of Urgency and Awareness
• Professionalism
• Ethics & Integrity
• Immediacy
• Communicative
• Proactive vs. Reactive
• Consistency
• Positive attitude
• Emotional Intelligence & Maturity
• Organized

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Be able to work in standing position for long periods of time
• Adherence to all company policies
• Be able to reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have proper hygiene and grooming habits
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Must be able to communicate effectively with management and team
• Some kitchen experience helpful

More detail about Aventura Restaurant part of The Pulpo Group